"Reflections" by seldear (PG-13)

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Rec Category: Samantha Carter
Pairing: Jack/Sam established
Category: Alternate Universe, Drama, Action/Adventure
Warning: Spoilers through season 8, Rating PG-13
Author on LJ: seldear
Author's Website: thedragonborn.net
Links: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, Part Six, Part Seven, Part Eight, Part Nine, Part Ten, Part Eleven, Part Twelve

Why This Must Be Read:

Summary: When another Sam Carter comes through the Stargate, Sam must come to grips with this other version of herself, and deal with her faults, her doubts, and her concerns before they wreck her standing in the SGC and her personal relationships.

This is a very interesting take on the "differences" that a quantum mirror universe can bring up. But apart from that, it's a fantastic character study for Sam. Seldear really delves into Sam's mind, and shows her innermost thoughts and doubts, and also shows the way the team rallies around her and appreciate her for who she is.



Horrible suspicion was dawning on his face as he looked her up and down and noticed the similarities and differences between them. "Who are you?"

She glanced at Hammond, who shrugged. No point in keeping it from him, sooner or later he'd find out. Samuel Carter was watching her as she turned back to him.

"I'm Lieutenant Colonel Samantha Carter, SGC," she said lightly. "In a word, you."

Daniel would probably collar her about the grammar of that sentence later.

At this moment, it was worth it just to see the shock on his face.